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What does it take to win the Montane Winter Spine Race? Kim Collison and Lucy Gossage

What does it take to win the most brutal UK endurance race, the Montane Winter […]

Angus Irvine sets new unsupported winter FKT on West Highland Way 

The West Highland Way has long been the focus of ultra running challenges with many […]

Wiebke Lammers sets female FKT on 134-mile John Muir Way

Ultra runner Wiebke Lammers describes her FKT (Fastest Known Time) on Scotland’s coast-to-coast John Muir […]

Nicky Spinks adds Montane Winter Spine Challenger North win to her triumphs

Running legend Nicky Spinks told me she is “really chuffed” with her latest win. The […]

Kim Collison and Lucy Gossage win Montane Winter Spine Race 2025

Kim Collison has claimed victory in the Montane Winter Spine Race 2025 in 82: 46:32. […]

Book review: Running Through the Dark by Jen Scotney

I spent the festive season reading Jen Scotney’s book, Running Through the Dark: The Rise […]

Nicky Spinks sets first female FKT for Ring of Fire round

Ultra runner Nicky Spinks has become the first female to set a fastest known time […]

BAM Bamboo clothing review: 3 tops, pants and bralette

I am already a fan of BAM sports clothing. I like the soft feel of […]

Scottish trail running races 2025: Half marathons, marathons, hills and mountains

This is a list of trail running races in Scotland for 2025. Most of the […]

Scottish ultra running races in 2025

A list of the ultra running races taking place in Scotland in 2025. I will […]

Natalie Taylor wins Winter on the Downs 100 mile ultra race

Natalie Taylor was the first person to cross the line in the inaugural Winter on […]

Keri Wallace sets female solo, unsupported winter FKT on West Highland Way

Runner Keri Wallace has set a new female unsupported Fastest Known Time (FKT) in winter […]